According to Khabaronline, an Iranian news agency, Sergey Lavrov made the remarks in an interview with Russia’s state news agency TASS as part of a review of foreign policy developments in 2025. He noted that Moscow has observed Tehran responding to repeated provocations not by escalating tensions, but by emphasizing diplomacy and negotiations.
According to Lavrov, Iran has demonstrated maximum restraint and has answered pressure and provocative actions by expressing willingness to engage in talks aimed at finding political solutions to unresolved disputes and preventing further escalation.
The report recalled that in 2025, five rounds of negotiations between Iran and the United States on the nuclear issue were held with Oman acting as a mediator. The talks, however, failed to produce tangible results following rising security tensions, including Israeli military operations against Iran and U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
In another part of the interview, the Russian foreign minister addressed the situation in Gaza, voicing concern over the continued humanitarian and security instability in the enclave. He said it remains premature to speak of a lasting peace, citing frequent reports of ceasefire violations and significant restrictions on the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid.
Lavrov welcomed international mediation efforts that helped curb the most intense phase of violence and prevented a large-scale famine among Palestinians, but warned that uncertainty over next steps continues to cloud prospects for peace. He pointed to unresolved questions, including how Hamas would be disarmed, who would form and deploy international stabilization forces, and whether—and when—Israeli forces would withdraw.
He concluded by reiterating Russia’s long-standing support for a just settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on internationally recognized legal principles, stressing that the establishment of a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel remains a key prerequisite for achieving sustainable peace in the Middle East.
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